Leigh will give his insights into the decision and its implication from the perspective of one of the barristers briefed for the trial, Court of Appeal, and High Court proceedings. He will unpack the Court’s reasoning and give predictions as to what this could mean for future litigants who are litigating breach of contract and psychiatric injury claims in tort.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Leigh Howard’s practice spans industrial relations, regulatory and public law. He is briefed nationally for industrial relations work and has experience in all types of applications under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). His work in this area is routinely recognised by Chambers and Partners, Doyle’s Guide, the Legal 500 and the AFR’s Best Lawyers. His public and regulatory practice extends to consumer, financial services, occupational health and safety, environment, discrimination and human rights. He has particular experience in civil penalty proceedings and white collar crime, and has acted for and against Australia’s most prominent regulators. He is known for his grasp on statutory construction, constitutional, judicial review and
regulatory enforcement principles.
Event Chair: Dr Graham Smith is a Consultant with Clayton Utz and a Member of the ALLA National Committee.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain expert insights into a key ruling that could change the way dismissal-related damages are approached in the legal landscape.
DATE: Tuesday, 4 March 2025
TIME: 4:00pm – 5:00pm (AEDT)
FORMAT: Online via Zoom Webinar
COST: Free of charge (registration required)
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